About the Author

Douglas John Bennett, Dip PFS, is the owner of DB Financial, a small financial services firm based south of London, England. His business consists of three advisors and a small part-time support staff. Bennett is a keen advocate of Lifestyle Financial Planning, and wholeheartedly believes “Life is not a rehearsal.” He is a 10 year MDRT member with three Court of the Table qualifications and has served on numerous committees, travelling as far as Singapore and New Delhi to give back to MDRT.

As a financial services professional and business owner, I try to stay abreast of industry trends and best practices that could better my business. One of the ways in which I’m able to do that is through attending the Million Dollar Round Table’s (MDRT) Annual Meeting. During the exclusive, four-day event, MDRT members and outside speakers come together with the ultimate goal of idea sharing.
I carry a notebook with me throughout each meeting to keep track all of the innovative ideas shared … [Read more...]

In the 15 years I’ve been married to my wife Bonnie I’ve learned that my biggest goal is to make her happier each day. Growing up there was another leading lady I was hoping to impress and make proud of me, and that was my mom.
I would like to take you back to July 2006 when I left my job to start my own venture with DB Financial. I was completing 14 mortgages a month and the associated life insurance, I thought I had it all. I took my earnings and organized a dream family holiday to Orlando … [Read more...]